Background
Becker, George Frderick was born on October 20, 1928 in Granite City, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Frances Becker.
Becker, George Frderick was born on October 20, 1928 in Granite City, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Frances Becker.
Staff representative United Steelworkers of America, Illinois, 1965-1975, safety and health technician Pittsburgh, 1975-1985, international vice president administration, 1985-1994, international president, 1994—2001. Vice president executive council, chairman economic policy committee American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. Member executive committee International Metalworkers Federation, Geneva.
Chairman world rubber council International Federation Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions, Brussels. Appointed by President Clinton to President's Export Council. Confirmed by congress to the United States Trade and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee, Washington.
Served in United States Marine Corps, 1946-1948, served in United States Army, 1950-1956.
Married Jane Goforth. Children: Gregory, Matthew, George.